KYMCO Mongoose 250, Owner'S Manual

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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, squeeze the front
brake lever and lock it with the lock lever. Always
set the parking brake when parking and before
starting the engine.
To unlock the parking brake, squeeze the front
brake lever until the lock lever releases.
Using the parking brake in freezing weather may
cause the brakes to freeze in the locked
position. (See page 51.)
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper use of the parking brake.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV could start moving unexpectedly
if the parking brake is not applied before
starting the engine. This could cause loss
of control or a collision.
The brake could overheat if you ride the
ATV without releasing the parking brake.
You could lose braking performance which
could cause an accident. You could also
wear out the brakes prematurely.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always set the parking brake before
starting the engine.
Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride.
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WARNING
(1)
(1) Lock lever